The insurance company totaled my friend’s car but ended up repairing it, issuing a salvaged title. I’m curious—why does it receive a salvaged title even after being repaired? They replaced the fender and door and fixed a dent in the quarter panel.
Insurance totaled my friends car but fixed it and gave it a salvaged title.
A car is given a salvaged title when it’s been deemed a total loss by an insurance company, meaning the cost to repair it exceeds a certain percentage of its value before the damage occurred (this percentage can vary by state). Even though your friend’s car was fixed, the salvage title indicates its history of significant damage. This title serves as a warning to future buyers that the vehicle has been in a serious accident, even if it’s now repaired. The new title helps maintain transparency in the vehicle’s history, allowing potential buyers to make informed decisions.